Serbia-Kosovo Relations: Analysis and Opinion

Analysis and Opinion

analysis 12 Jun 13

Romania’s Tough Line on Kosovo Starts to Crumble

It’s increasingly no longer a question of whether Romania will recognise Kosovo’s independence but when, analysts say.

feature 31 May 13

EU Deal Leaves North Kosovo in Limbo

Brussels agreement has left Serbs in north Kosovo uncertain about what the future holds - and whether they should remain at all.

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Profile 17 May 13

Zoran Raskovic - The Jackal Who Repented

The Serbian paramilitary who became a key prosecution witness at his former comrades’ trial for war crimes in Kosovo says he had to speak out about the brutal massacres his unit committed.

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Analysis 30 Apr 13

Serbs Face Phased Transition to Kosovo Rule

Kosovo's authority will be introduced to Serb-run northern Kosovo in three stages, BIRN can reveal, as Kosovo Serb leaders warn the EU-backed plan may prompt them to emigrate.

interview 29 Apr 13

Ivanovic: Belgrade Must Sell Deal to Kosovo Serbs

Serbia’s former top official for Kosovo says only Belgrade can pursue Serbs in North to respect EU-brokered agreement.

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Comment 09 Apr 13

Brussels Should Not Reward Serbia With Membership Talks

Europe should not offer Belgrade a start date for talks until it offers its own minorities the same privileges it demands for the Serbs in Kosovo.

analysis 04 Apr 13

Serbian Deputy PM Blamed for Kosovo Stalemate

While Alexander Vucic is in the spotlight over the failed talks with Kosovo, broader disunity on the Kosovo issue within Serbia’s ruling coalition has also been blamed.

Feature 02 Apr 13

Kosovo War Victims Not Ready for Serbia Reconciliation

Kosovo has started work on a reconciliation strategy, but relatives of victims of the war and its violent aftermath are sceptical that justice can be done, 14 years after the conflict ended.

Analysis 21 Mar 13

Deadly Toll of Yugoslav Brigade’s Kosovo Attacks Revealed

A Yugoslav Army brigade’s military assaults on eight Kosovo villages that killed 885 people in 1999 have now been fully documented, but Serbia may never prosecute its commander.

analysis 13 Mar 13

Kosovo Mulls Power and Phone Concessions in North

Chief negotiator says government supports having a Serb company administer power bills, and may legalise rogue phone operators.

Feature 28 Feb 13

Serb Monastery Dispute Raises Tensions in Kosovo

A bitter land dispute between an iconic Serbian Orthodox monastery and two Kosovo companies has sparked protests and threatened to damage fragile ethnic relations.

analysis 06 Dec 12

EU Officials Urge Rewarding Serbia For Kosovo

Senior sources in Brussels say December’s Council meeting may look kindly on Serbia’s hopes of getting a start date for membership talks.

analysis 30 Nov 12

Haradinaj Return Spells Change for Kosovo’s Politics

The acquittal of the former KLA leader and former Prime Minister paves the way for his political comeback – but what form that will take remains unclear.